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Postgraduate Diploma in Track Geometry, Inspection and Track Management

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Track Geometry, Inspection and Track Management. 8 modules with EN 13848-1 (track geometry quality: characterisation), EN 13848-5 (track geometry quality: levels) and Railway Track Analysis (inspection vehicle software). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Define track geometry parameters and their tolerances.

02

Plan track geometry inspection campaigns.

03

Apply rail and component inspection techniques.

04

Calculate quality indices and diagnose defects.

05

Plan track geometry maintenance operations.

06

Apply asset management to track conservation.

07

Develop a track management plan based on inspection data.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Track maintenance engineer who wishes to specialise in Track Geometry, Inspection and Track Management.
  • Inspection technician who wishes to specialise in Track Geometry, Inspection and Track Management.
  • Railway infrastructure asset manager who wishes to specialise in Track Geometry, Inspection and Track Management.
  • Track conservation manager who wishes to specialise in Track Geometry, Inspection and Track Management.
  • Inspection data analyst who wishes to specialise in Track Geometry, Inspection and Track Management.
  • Renewal planning engineer who wishes to specialise in Track Geometry, Inspection and Track Management.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join railway infrastructure managers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 13848-1 (track geometry quality: characterisation)
  • EN 13848-5 (track geometry quality: levels)
  • EN 13231-1 (acceptance of track works)
  • EN 13848-6 (track geometry quality classes)
  • EN 16729-1 (non-destructive testing of rails in track)
  • Regulation (EU) 1299/2014 (infrastructure TSI)
  • ISO 55001 (asset management)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Parameters: gauge, cross-level, alignment and superelevation
  2. 1.2Twist and its measurement
  3. 1.3Wavelengths D1, D2 and D3
  4. 1.4EN 13848 standard
  5. 1.5Tolerances and alert levels
  6. 1.6Track geometry quality
  7. 1.7Superelevation, deficiency and excess
  8. 1.8Transition curves
  9. 1.9Geometry degradation
  10. 1.10Practice: reading a geometry record
  1. 2.1Inspection vehicles
  2. 2.2Inertial systems
  3. 2.3Non-contact optical measurement
  4. 2.4Instrumented commercial trains
  5. 2.5Manual equipment and measuring trolleys
  6. 2.6Laser scanning and LiDAR
  7. 2.7Synchronisation and positioning
  8. 2.8Calibration of measuring systems
  9. 2.9Comparison of runs
  10. 2.10Laboratory: processing inspection vehicle data
  1. 3.1Transverse profile and wear
  2. 3.2Corrugation and roughness
  3. 3.3Ultrasonics and internal defects
  4. 3.4Automated visual inspection
  5. 3.5Condition of sleepers and fastenings
  6. 3.6Condition of ballast
  7. 3.7Ground-penetrating radar
  8. 3.8Drainage and formation
  9. 3.9Inspection of tunnels and structures
  10. 3.10Workshop: analysis of automated inspection images
  1. 4.1Standard deviation by section
  2. 4.2Track quality indices
  3. 4.3Detection of isolated defects
  4. 4.4Trend analysis
  5. 4.5Geometry degradation models
  6. 4.6Influence of stiffness and drainage
  7. 4.7Diagnosis of causes
  8. 4.8Prioritisation of interventions
  9. 4.9Correlation with ride quality
  10. 4.10Practice: calculating quality indices by section
  1. 5.1Tamping and mechanised alignment
  2. 5.2Dynamic stabilisation
  3. 5.3Ballast profiling
  4. 5.4Ballast cleaning
  5. 5.5Track renewal
  6. 5.6Formation maintenance
  7. 5.7Slab track operations
  8. 5.8Night-time possession work
  9. 5.9Track machinery
  10. 5.10Case study: scheduling a tamping campaign
  1. 6.1ISO 55001 applied to track
  2. 6.2Asset inventory and records
  3. 6.3Track information systems
  4. 6.4Life-cycle cost models
  5. 6.5Multi-year planning
  6. 6.6Predictive maintenance using data
  7. 6.7Optimisation of interventions
  8. 6.8Management indicators
  9. 6.9Budgets and prioritisation
  10. 6.10Workshop: multi-year track maintenance plan
  1. 7.1Technical instructions of the infrastructure manager
  2. 7.2EN track standards
  3. 7.3Infrastructure TSI
  4. 7.4Maintainer responsibilities
  5. 7.5Maintenance contracts
  6. 7.6Safety in track works
  7. 7.7Temporary speed restrictions
  8. 7.8Communication with train operations
  9. 7.9Quality audits
  10. 7.10Practice: processing a temporary speed restriction
  1. 8.1Selection of the line
  2. 8.2Analysis of inspection data
  3. 8.3Condition diagnosis
  4. 8.4Degradation model
  5. 8.5Intervention plan
  6. 8.6Cost analysis
  7. 8.7Indicators and monitoring
  8. 8.8Organisation of works
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Railway Track Analysis (inspection vehicle software), AutoCAD Civil 3D, Python (pandas), SAP PM, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real track geometry inspection procedures with a measuring vehicle, ultrasonic rail inspection, and quality control after tamping and levelling. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with careers in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of the line

Define track geometry parameters and their tolerances.

Analysis of inspection data

Plan track geometry inspection campaigns.

Condition diagnosis

Apply rail and component inspection techniques.

Degradation model

Calculate quality indices and diagnose defects.

Intervention plan

Plan track geometry maintenance operations.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Track maintenance engineerInspection technicianRailway infrastructure asset managerTrack conservation managerInspection data analystRenewal planning engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses Railway Track Analysis (inspection vehicle software), AutoCAD Civil 3D, Python (pandas), SAP PM and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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